Jascots, the specialist wine supplier to the UK’s top restaurants, hotels and caterers has had its wine and service training courses officially endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, making it the first wine merchant in the UK to receive this recognition. Contextualised and practical expertise Jascots has spent the last 12 years developing its bespoke hospitality … [Read more...]
Zero Waste Awards to recognise your achievements?
The Zero Waste Awards celebrate Britain’s accelerating journey towards sustainable resource management. There has never been a better time to demonstrate the benefits of cutting waste, and the Zero Waste Awards are the ideal way to showcase your achievements. The current round of the Zero Waste Awards ends on 2 March 2015. The awards are free to enter, and winners are … [Read more...]
Chepstow Grade II listed traditional inn on the market
Freehold, high yielding public house investment in central Chepstow is available through leisure property specialist Fleurets. The George, let with over 18 years unexpired without a break clause to UK Propco Limited who operate 18 former Bramwell pubs located nationally, is for sale at an asking price of £1m reflecting an attractive initial yield of 11.3%. “Let with a long … [Read more...]
Punch launch world’s largest quiz and darts competitions
Punch Taverns have launched their annual pub quiz and darts competitions for 2015, both of which rank as the largest competitions of their kind in the world. With the Punch Darts Classic now in its twelfth year and the Carling Great British Pub Quiz in its fifth, Punch is looking to make this Spring and Summer the most successful ever for the respective events. Weekend … [Read more...]
Chris Heather joins The Greyhound on The Test as Head Chef
The Greyhound on the Test has welcomed Chris Heather as Head Chef. Voted the Michelin pub of the year in 2014 the pub is renowned for its fabulous food offering and with Chris at the helm the kitchen intends to go from strength to strength. Chris started as a kitchen porter aged 14 and progressed to a three-year apprenticeship at Botley Park Hotel in Southampton. He then … [Read more...]